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President Haruo Remeliik, who had strong anti-nuclear convictions, was assassinated in July 1985. His successor, President Lazarus Salii, died from gunshot wounds in mysterious circumstances, although it is widely accepted that he committed suicide. Salii was followed in office by Ngiratkel Etpison. Following him, Kuniwo Nakamura, a former teacher elected in October 1992, managed the country’s change of status, achieving an agreement by the United States to pay Palau compensation over 15 years for military control and for over 50 years for political control rights. Palau received $450 million for the first year. The following president was Tommy Remengesau Sr., who was followed in office by his son, the current president, Tommy Remengesau Jr. Information Source: Political History (from The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia) 92
Site Name Ngerengchol 5.2 Historical and Cultural Sites in the Rock Islands Island Location Ulebsechel Island Other WWII, German, Japan, U.S Settle ment Burial Site Rock Art Comments • Settlement estimated between A.D 1300-1400. Large population/settlement remains found there suggests the overuse of resources that may have caused the abandonment of the settlement along with constant warfare. (Source: Masse, 1984). Ngermid Ichum Ngermid dock • • • The only rock painting located at a site that still has people residing in the area, near Mechang at Ngermid. Taberrakl Cliffs adjacent. to Ngederrak Reef. Ngeruktabel • Located on southeastern coast of the island. Contains the most number of pictographs. Many are handprints. Pictographs resemble some found on Olechukl lars, at Ulong. Pictographs are located on the wall and ceiling of a Cliff Ledge (Source: McKnight 1964;11-21) Metukeruikull Ngeruktabel • Remains of a heavily damaged stone platform can be found on the beach. Remains of pottery sherds and 8 stone platforms were found there. A small area but evidence suggests that a large population resided there (Source: Masse and Synder, 1982) Ngeremdiu (Ancient village called Oimaderuul) Skogi Japanese Zero Ngeruktabel • • Inhabitants of this settlement were believed to have moved to Melekeok (Source: Osborne). Secharuleong who controlled Melekeok before Reklai, supposedly came from this village. Old Japanese Lighthouse foundations and limestone dock remains. The Germans used this same area previously as radio/light house. The trail and dock are still in relative good shape, but is covered with dense limestone vegetation. Uchul a Chei • A Japanese fighter plane shot down in WWII. Most of the plane remains in tact. Located on the reef area of Uchul a Chei closest to towards the island (Kisakes beach). Ngchus Ngeruktabel • • The Japanese used to raise Pearl Oysters (Chesiuech). Old building foundations and remains of dock are still there. Site Name Island Location Other WWII, German, Japan, U.S Settle ment Burial Site Rock Art Comments Burial cave Chomedokl • Ancient burial site. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find any remains. At one time many bones and skeletons could be found in this cave. Olechukl Iars Ulong • • 2 nd greatest number of pictographs Ulong island is associated with legend of Osilek (first rubak of Ulong) and Oreng. The pictographs are placed over the back wall and roof of a cave on a limestone cliff that is located at the northwestern end of the island. In a room in the back of the cave, a bowl-like depression lined with 93
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President Haruo Remeliik, who had strong anti-nuclear convictions, was assassinated in<br />
July 1985. His successor, President Lazarus Salii, died from gunshot wounds in<br />
mysterious circumstances, although it is widely accepted that he committed suicide.<br />
Salii was followed in office by Ngiratkel Etpison. Following him, Kuniwo Nakamura, a<br />
former teacher elected in October 1992, managed the country’s change of status,<br />
achieving an agreement by the United States to pay Palau compensation over 15 years<br />
for military control and for over 50 years for political control rights. Palau received $450<br />
million for the first year. The following president was Tommy Remengesau Sr., who was<br />
followed in office by his son, the current president, Tommy Remengesau Jr.<br />
Information Source: Political History (from The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia)<br />
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